Sale 8899
London, South Kensington
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12 October 2000
Price realised
GBP 881
Estimate
An Indian steel dagger 18/19th Century the scabbard later the slightly curved double-edged blade with celadon jade pistol shaped handle carved with trailing flowers and foliage, the crimson silk covered scabbard with gilt thread -- 133/8in. (14cm.) long, (old wear). See Illustration.
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